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Claudia Balducci for
King County Executive

Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.

I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.

— Claudia
Claudia Balducci for
King County Executive

Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.

I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.

— Claudia
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The UrbanistKing County Council Wants Fewer ‘Ghost’ Buses and Better Data Collection

March 19, 2025
The King County Council wants to zap the frequency of “ghost” buses, which are the bane of many transit riders’ existence. A ghost bus is when buses that are scheduled, and even appear inbound on transit apps, never actually come. King County Metro has seen a marked improvement in recentRead More

Railway Track and Structures Sound Transit Celebrates Transit-Oriented Development Project Groundbreaking

March 17, 2025
According to the release, BRIDGE’s Housing project will include 234 new homes near the Spring District Station. The site was transferred by Sound Transit and the City of Bellevue late last year and is located on land that was once part of a seven-acre site next to the OMF East facility. OnceRead More

The DailyKing County City Council approves task force to improve transit safety legislation

March 11, 2025
The King County Council unanimously passed legislation March 4 to establish a countywide task force on transit safety, following the murder of transit operator Shawn Yim. The initiative, backed by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587, comes as safety concerns on public transit continue toRead More

The UrbanistSeattle and King County Grapple with Federal Disinvestment and Threats

March 6, 2025
...Balducci plans to continue focusing on this issue. “We can keep our eye on the horizon, see the threats coming over it, and potentially be ready to backfill or support especially critical services that people rely on if we have to do that,” she said. While the County lacks the resourcesRead More

Fox 13King Co. prosecutor faces $15.5M in cuts due to General Fund deficit

March 5, 2025
...King County council member Claudia Balducci agreed the county’s mission should be to fully fund public safety. She wrote in a statement, "Community safety and an effective, accountable and humane criminal justice system are some of the most critical functions of King County government andRead More

MyNorthwest‘Ghost Buses’ haunting King County Metro riders, Council vows to fix it

March 5, 2025
In hopes of improving the reliability of King County’s public transportation system, the King County Council has approved legislation aimed at addressing “ghost buses,” or unplanned trip cancellations. This move is designed to boost transparency and ensure that commuters receive timelyRead More

KOMO NewsKing County Council approves transit safety task force after violence on Metro buses

March 4, 2025
SEATTLE — The full King County Council unanimously approved the formation of a new task force aimed at improving safety measures on public transit. The vote comes just months after the tragic stabbing death of Metro bus driver Shawn Yim and a few weeks after two people were shot on aRead More

Northwest Asian WeeklyTraveling art installation honors Bellevue’s Japanese farmers

February 26, 2025
Bellevue Library last Wednesday welcomed the public to a new, traveling art installation meant to honor Bellevue’s Japanese farmers who were seized from their homes and incarcerated during WWII. The installation was unveiled on the annual Day of Remembrance, which memorializes the forcedRead More

KOMO NewsKing County leaders, transit union work to form safety task force after Metro bus violence

February 26, 2025
County and city leaders, alongside the transit union, are working to form a transit safety task force to address public safety concerns following two violent incidents on Metro buses in recent months.Read More
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Claudia has spent her career fighting big fights and standing up for democratic values, and this week she received the sole endorsements of the 5th LD Democrats and WA 41st LD Democrats, and a dual endorsement from the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization. These local parties cover broad bases in the county - from Seattle to Shoreline and east to Sammamish - and she is honored to receive their support! Lightbox link for post with description Claudia has spent her career fighting big fights...

Claudia has spent her career fighting big fights and standing up for democratic values, and this week she received the sole endorsements of the 5th LD Democrats and WA 41st LD Democrats, and a dual endorsement from the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization. These local parties cover ...broad bases in the county - from Seattle to Shoreline and east to Sammamish - and she is honored to receive their support!

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Honored to receive our first local Democratic Party endorsement - thank you 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization for your support! Lightbox link for post with description Honored to receive our first local Democratic...

Honored to receive our first local Democratic Party endorsement - thank you 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization for your support!

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Dreams do come true when dedicated and tenacious people fight for them! 

The Redmond stops on the 2 Line open on Saturday - thank you to advocates like Andrew and NPI who saw what could be possible and played a big role in getting us there. 

Bringing fast, reliable, affordable transit to King County is a vision I’ve been working toward for years, and we are now two major steps closer to making a key part of that vision - the 2 Line - complete! 

As your King County Executive, I’ll continue to bring big thinking and real action to get us where we want—and need—to go. Lightbox link for post with description Dreams do come true when dedicated and tenacious...

Dreams do come true when dedicated and tenacious people fight for them!

The Redmond stops on the 2 Line open on Saturday - thank you to advocates like Andrew and NPI who saw what could be possible and played a big role in getting us there.

Bringing fast, reliable, affordable ...transit to King County is a vision I’ve been working toward for years, and we are now two major steps closer to making a key part of that vision - the 2 Line - complete!

As your King County Executive, I’ll continue to bring big thinking and real action to get us where we want—and need—to go.

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I’m proud to be endorsed by State Senators and State Representatives across the County and beyond. 

We will need to partner together to make King County safe, affordable, and sustainable, and I’m ready to put in the work, as I always have, alongside our state elected officials to achieve the progress we need. Lightbox link for post with description I’m proud to be endorsed by State Senators and...

I’m proud to be endorsed by State Senators and State Representatives across the County and beyond.

We will need to partner together to make King County safe, affordable, and sustainable, and I’m ready to put in the work, as I always have, alongside our state elected officials to ...achieve the progress we need.

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Thank you to Washington Conservation Action for tonight’s event, and to Secretary Haaland for her leadership. Her thoughts tonight have been inspiring, and it has been uplifting and restorative in this difficult moment to be at WCA’s event, among so many people who are deeply committed to a sustainable future. A future with clean water, air, and green and open spaces -  shared among all people, from our tribal communities, who are the original stewards of our beloved northwest lands, to those who arrived here today and everyone in between. 

I am proud to have fought for environmental protection and justice throughout my career, from pushing the City of Bellevue while on Council to implement their first climate actions, including signing onto the original K4C Climate Coalition and joining the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, to the present day when I am working hard with our partners on the Regional Water Quality Committee to protect our sound, lakes, salmon and orcas. This work is my passion and I am renewed in my commitment to the land, water, and air that is our habitat, our privilege, and our gift. Lightbox link for post with description Thank you to Washington Conservation Action for...

Thank you to Washington Conservation Action for tonight’s event, and to Secretary Haaland for her leadership. Her thoughts tonight have been inspiring, and it has been uplifting and restorative in this difficult moment to be at WCA’s event, among so many people who are deeply committed to a ...sustainable future. A future with clean water, air, and green and open spaces - shared among all people, from our tribal communities, who are the original stewards of our beloved northwest lands, to those who arrived here today and everyone in between.

I am proud to have fought for environmental protection and justice throughout my career, from pushing the City of Bellevue while on Council to implement their first climate actions, including signing onto the original K4C Climate Coalition and joining the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, to the present day when I am working hard with our partners on the Regional Water Quality Committee to protect our sound, lakes, salmon and orcas. This work is my passion and I am renewed in my commitment to the land, water, and air that is our habitat, our privilege, and our gift.

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It was inspiring to see the big turnout at today’s May Day rally for solidarity and democracy. Proud to show up with friends and supporters from the labor movement and community. 

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It was inspiring to see the big turnout at today’s May Day rally for solidarity and democracy. Proud to show up with friends and supporters from the labor movement and community.

It’s more important than ever to stand together.l

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A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support my campaign kickoff for King County Executive on Friday! It was amazing to launch this campaign at the Meydenbauer Center, surrounded by a ballroom full of friends and supporters from all over the county. 

In the room were experts and effective advocates in their fields, from transportation, labor, housing, arts & culture and so many more. I am grateful to have this broad and deep base of support, and ready to work toward our shared vision of a safe, affordable, and sustainable King County. Lightbox link for post with description A huge thank you to everyone who came out to...

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support my campaign kickoff for King County Executive on Friday! It was amazing to launch this campaign at the Meydenbauer Center, surrounded by a ballroom full of friends and supporters from all over the county.

In the room were experts and ...effective advocates in their fields, from transportation, labor, housing, arts & culture and so many more. I am grateful to have this broad and deep base of support, and ready to work toward our shared vision of a safe, affordable, and sustainable King County.

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Thank you Washington Bikes - honored to receive your sole endorsement!

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It’s been an exciting few weeks on the campaign - including several major union endorsements. These eight unions represent tens of thousands of workers who are critical to making our county go. As County Executive, I will continue standing up and fighting for working families. 

I’m also proud to be endorsed by unions that together represent a majority of King County employees. I am honored to earn their support and look forward to a strong partnership. Lightbox link for post with description It’s been an exciting few weeks on the campaign...

It’s been an exciting few weeks on the campaign - including several major union endorsements. These eight unions represent tens of thousands of workers who are critical to making our county go. As County Executive, I will continue standing up and fighting for working families.

I’m ...also proud to be endorsed by unions that together represent a majority of King County employees. I am honored to earn their support and look forward to a strong partnership.

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